What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pen Rider position at Smith Cattle Co.?
Welcome to Smith Cattle Co! We are hiring a Pen Rider for our farm in Lewisville, Idaho which is about 20 minutes north of Idaho Falls. In this role you will ride pens while overseeing, moving, and treating cattle. If you enjoy being outdoors, being around cattle, and taking care of livestock this is the position for you.
We are a large cattle feedlot and provide cattle transportation while farming and hauling hay and grain. We are always looking for ways to improve ourselves and our company. Our team is made up of individuals who are dedicated to the safety and well-being of others and the livestock we care for.
We offer competitive compensation based on experience along with health insurance, employer paid life insurance, paid vacation, 401K and one-half locker beef/year after 1-year employment.
What you will be doing:
- Ride pens daily overseeing, moving, and handling cattle.
- Manage livestock health – pulling sick cattle, treating cattle.
- Assist in pen maintenance and repair as needed.
- Assist in processing cattle.
- Log doctored cattle into computer program.
This job is for you if you:
- Experience in agriculture, ranching, livestock, pen riding or relatable field.
- Ability to provide your own horse (can have up to three; feed and shoeing is paid for).
- Enjoyed working outdoors and around large farm animals.
- Good computer skills and are able to understand and execute directions.
- Ability to be a great a team player but also work well independently.
- Ability to maintain company cattle health protocols.
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